Hashtag: #Scams
Scammers Claiming To Represent The BPS
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “aware of scammers calling local residents claiming to work for the BPS and requesting personal information, as well as financial details. A police spokesperson said, “This is a well-known phishing tactic and is similar to the methods used back in October, when an alert was issued about the... Read more of this article
Warning: Scam Advertisement For 6-Month Card
The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] has issued a warning about a fraudulent social media advertisement promoting a “6-month card for $2.55.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation [DPT] is warning the public about a fraudulent advertisement for a “6-month card for $2.55″ that is circulating... Read more of this article
Police Warn Public About WhatsApp Hack Scam
The Bermuda Police Service is “advising the public to exercise increased caution in the wake of reports of people’s WhatsApp accounts being compromised and used to perpetrate fraudulent financial schemes.” A police spokesperson said, “Hackers reportedly gain unauthorized access to an individual’s WhatsApp account by deceiving... Read more of this article
Residents Lose Over $1.2M Due To Scam
“Complaints from this week alone have revealed that local residents have collectively lost over 1.2 million dollars due to this scam,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Financial Crime Unit [FCU] has received several reports this week regarding a troubling rise in fraudulent activity targeting both local businesses... Read more of this article
HSBC Warns Of Fraudulent Phone Calls
HSBC Bermuda issued a warning today about an increase in scam attempts targeting the public through phone calls [vishing] to obtain confidential information. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda warned today of an increase in attempts by scammers to trick the public into surrendering confidential information through phone calls [or vishing]. The caller... Read more of this article
One Communications Warns Of Telephone Scam
One Communications advised of a reported telephone scam and reminded customers that they “will never request password or other information related to their accounts via phone calls, text messages, or emails.” A statement on the company’s social media account said, “Please be advised of a reported telephone scam. Should you receive... Read more of this article
Scam Social Media Post Offering Bus/Ferry Pass
The Department of Transportation is advising the public of a social media scam “promoting a three-month smart pass” for the bus and ferry. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation advises that an advertisement promoting a three-month smart pass has been circulating on various social media platforms. “Please... Read more of this article
BMA Advisory: Website With Fraudulent Info
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] is advising the public of a website which contains “fraudulent information.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] has been made aware of a website which contains fraudulent information: https://www.stillmancriptobrazil.com/ “The Authority notes that Stillman Crypto... Read more of this article
Police Warn Public Of Phone Scams
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued a warning about phone scams where individuals pose as BPS officers or representatives, attempting to gather personal information from the public. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware of members of the public receiving phone-calls from someone purporting to be a member of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Phishing Attempts Misrepresenting The BMA
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [Authority or BMA] issues a warning today about “a phone phishing scam in which an individual tried to obtain banking details from a member of the public.” A spokesperson said, “The caller misrepresented that they were an employee of the BMA in an attempt to obtain personal banking information from the... Read more of this article
Three Senior Citizens Defrauded Of $685,000
Following three senior citizens being defrauded of approximately $685,000 via online and phone scams, the police have issued another advisory urging “residents, particularly senior citizens, to remain vigilant regarding online scams and phone scams.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continues to urge residents,... Read more of this article
Police Warn Of Phone Scam Seeking Bank Info
The Bermuda Police Service said they have been “made aware of a scam in which residents are being contacted from what appear to be local telephone numbers, with the caller then attempting to obtain banking information from the call recipient.” A police spokesperson said, “Intended victims are reportedly being told their credit or debit... Read more of this article
